Professor of Practice - Nurse Anesthesia Program
This position will begin during the 2026-2027 academic year, starting in November 2026.
The Department of Advanced Clinical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP) invites applications for
a part-time (PT) 0.5 FTE Professor of Practice Faculty member to join a well-established, successful
group of nurse anesthesia educators. This non-tenure/non-status track position is designed for practicing
clinicians with an interest in the faculty role of education and training of nurse anesthesia students.
Individuals with experience and appropriate credentials are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates
will be required to comply with internal academic policies and external accreditation agency standards
and requirements to retain their appointment. This in-person Professor of Practice faculty position will
require departmental teaching, administrative, and service responsibilities.
This is a 12-month in-person PT position. Clinical faculty members have teaching and departmental
service responsibilities and include:
• assisting the Program Director and Assistant Program Director with the daily operations of the NAP.
• ensuring compliance with and supporting activities related to accreditation by the Council on
Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• didactic and simulation instruction of students in the NAP.
• advising students and assisting with doctoral scholarly projects.
• assisting with program and curriculum development.
• engaging in departmental committee work.
• serving as faculty liaison for assigned clinical sites.
• participating in continuing professional development.
The teaching assignment for clinical faculty will depend on the Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) of the
specific position. For a 1.0 FTE, the load should not exceed ten (10) courses per year for a 12-month
appointment. Clinical faculty may also be hired at less than 1.0 FTE (based on 10 classes/year as 1.0
FTE) as determined by program needs. Overload guidelines apply as appropriate.